Auténtico Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (107 reviews)
Ave 5 and 7, Calle 40, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 0 , San José , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Picnic area
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Clean hotel
Delicious food
Cons:
Rooms are a bit outdated

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
The hotel was described as simple and clean.
Service
8.83
The service was very friendly and staff were helpful.
Location
8.37
Well-located near business meetings.
Room Quality
7.82
Rooms are a bit outdated but overall very good, with remodeled options.
Amenities
8.35
Standard amenities for this hotel tier with good breakfast.
Value for Money
8.31
Described as a good hotel option in San Jose.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Restaurant offered lots of choices and delicious food.
Overall Experience
8.33
Enjoyed the stay much more than American chain hotels.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:17

Property Description

Outdoor Pool, Terrace, and Garden
Enjoy the sunny weather by taking a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or unwind while soaking in the stunning views from the terrace and garden.

Dining with a View
Indulge in delicious meals at Mastico, a restaurant overlooking a lush garden, with a cozy bar/lounge. Room service is also available for a relaxing dining experience in the comfort of your room.

Convenience and Comfort
With complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and daily buffet breakfast, Auténtico Hotel ensures a stress-free stay. Plus, benefit from amenities like a 24-hour front desk, event facilities, and a roundtrip airport shuttle for added convenience.

Immerse yourself in the heart of San José with proximity to Sabana Park and the National Stadium of Costa Rica. Book your stay at Auténtico Hotel now for a memorable experience in Costa Rica!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 107 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.33
J
JUAN
10
Pros:

I traveled to San José for three nights on business. I looked for a good hotel near where I would be holding my meetings. Among the options, I found this hotel, which seemed fine. When I stayed there, I found a hotel with remodeled rooms, simple but new, as were the mattresses, towels, etc. The service was very friendly, and the breakfast was delicious.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
P
Philip
6
Pros:

Rooms are a bit outdated but overall very good

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Marcus
10
Pros:

Great stay

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
P
Philip
10
Pros:

We stayed in two different rooms. One was massive and the junior suite was a bit tight. The condition of the room were good.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
J
Jill
8
Pros:

It was a nice, simple, clean hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was great with lots of choices.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Enjoyed our stay
Pros:

This is a great local hotel. Very clean, nicely decorated, and the staff are helpful and courteous. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was delicious. We liked this hotel much more than the American chain hotels we have stayed at in San Jose.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
E
Estefania family
10
Pros:

Clean, quiet and the restaurant has a very diverse menu.









, quiet and the restaurant is very nice and has an very diverse menu.

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
T
Terry
10
Pros:

Pool was very cold

2025-03-28 via Nuitee
W
will friends
4
Pros:

Really disappointing stay at this hotel in a Deluxe Double Room. While the property was suitably clean, the rooms and amenities were pretty basic, poorly designed or broken — I had been staying a hostels in San Jose that were 1/4 of the price of this place which were in a better condition. Bathroom was a wetroom with the shower the same level as the floor, so the water sprayed everywhere. Plug sockets were falling out of the wall and room felt like a cell.

The worst part was the staff. Rude at check-in, restaurant and management. I had made the mistake of booking this double room for one person on Expedia — it should have been for 2 but there was no difference in price on expedia, so I messaged the hotel in advance if they could amend. They tried to charge me extra when the second guest eventually arrived. I had a really frustrating conversation with the manager who was dressed in a hoodie and who couldn’t care less about the price on expedia or providing customer service.

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
T
Tommy family
10
Pros:

Excellent customer service

2025-02-03 via Nuitee
L
Louis
10
Pros:

Quite clean and functional. Good supply of hot water in the shower. Staff was friendly and professional, and quite accommodating as I had an early morning flight so they ordered for me a bag breakfast to eat at checkout.

2025-01-06 via Nuitee
C
Casimir
10
Pros:

Nice place to stay

2025-01-02 via Nuitee
K
Karyn
6
Pros:

The hotel is nice, staff wonderful. Restaurant is ok. It was very loud at night. Sounded like a nightclub was in building. And the bed was the HARDEST BED EVER. I woke constantly unable to get comfortable because felt like I was laying on a hard floor.

2024-12-08 via Nuitee
A
Andrew family
10
Pros:

Nice room, reasonably priced. Very nice bar, restaurant and pool area. Very friendly staff.

2024-10-02 via Nuitee
A
Andrea
10
Pros:

The staff here are helpful and nice. The pool area is great and the rooms are nice. This hotel is convenient to the airport and walkable to downtown San Jose.

2024-08-10 via Nuitee
R
Robert partner
10
Pros:

Good location closer to the airport.

Great food for buffet breakfast and for dinner.

2024-06-12 via Nuitee
F
farron family
8
Pros:

Nice property with garden, pool, restaurant. Very short drive to local dining options and easy freeway access to the airport. Secure free parking just across the street 50 yards.

Rooms are quaint with good beds and nice hardwood floors. However, poorly lit rooms are smaller than average, shower water pressure is astonishingly low despite water flow to the faucet - plumbing issue. Bath towels are old.

Overall, good hotel, but these small details prevent from taking it up a notch.

PS - Is non-refundable, so if your plans change, must be willing to take the hit.

2024-06-11 via Nuitee
S
Susan partner
8
Pros:

Good location. Easy access to airport and downtown and grocery store.

Graffiti on the area outside my window.

2024-05-21 via Nuitee
P
Patricia partner
8
Pros:

Convenient location near to downtown

2024-04-29 via Nuitee
D
DEBORAH
8
Pros:

Hotel Autentico was fine, The staff are very friendly and helpful. My room was very noisy and I asked to be moved which was taken care of nicely. The hotel is a little dated and I didn’t enjoy my dinner in the restaurant. It was overpriced and not very good. Overall, the hotel was ok for the price.

2024-04-07 via Nuitee